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The Gourdmaster visits FAMU

Sam x painting his home featuring the Freedom Bird. Photo credit: Sam X website www.thegourdmastersamx.com  “Some people are taught by universities, others are taught by the universe. I’m blessed to be taught by the universe,” Sam X said as he presented at the 10th Annual Spring Literary Forum. On Feb. 22 […]

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Parkland shooting aftermath hits Tallahassee: Teens arrested for threatening to shoot-up schools

ldquo;Hundreds of people from Florida gathered at the Capitol to protest gun laws.” Photo credit: The Columbian Since the aftermath of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14, three Tallahassee teens were arrested for school shooting threats. According to the Leon County Sheriff's Office, 17-year-old Travis Williams, […]

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FAMU grad giving students a full upgrade

Upgrade University is a personal and professional development firm created to provide individuals with resources and skills they need to live their best life. It’s also designed to help students secure internships and job placement whether it be assistance with resume writing, cover letters, interviewing, professional dress, public speaking, or […]

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Are YouTubers going too far?

Screenshot of fake acid attack video. Photo credt: Youtube   YouTube has been around for decades and is one of the top social media platforms. It is responsible for many household names like Justin Bieber and Issa Rae, however, YouTube is no longer just cute cat videos and make-up […]

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Venom shuttles need improvement

Photo credit: Aldernico Brioche  After Florida A&M University altered its transportation deal with StarMetro, a great amount of students were forced to adjust to a brand new shuttle system that was pitched with a lot of promises but implemented with many shortcomings. In June 2016, FAMU parted ways with StarMetro’s […]